Cough subsiding

I have been trying a combo of generic Naproxen, Robitussin extra strength cough suppressant, a Sucrets lozenge, and Watkins ointment on my chest and neck for the past few nights and I have actually been sleeping better. This morning I have not been coughing much at all. Perhaps I am actually getting better! About time! But maybe the excitement of the "!" is premature. We shall see.

On another note, I am fostering a dog if I haven't mentioned it. His name is Murphy. Things have been going well, except with Hal. However, Murphy has been mostly good about understanding the boundary into the bedroom so I am mildly hopeful. Hal is concerned and will hide under the couch in the bedroom but he has been out a bit more, especially if Murphy doesn't make a peep for a while. The problem is Murphy does occasionally bark if he wants to know what you're up to, if he wants to be involved with what your doing (like making dinner - not gonna happen by the by), and if he hears something strange. Hal hates barking so will head under the couch immediately. The great thing is that Murphy has been really good about sleeping out in the living room on his own so Hal and I can have our normal cuddle time before I go to sleep and in the morning. Lucy was such a suck I had to sleep out on the couch for the 3 weeks I had her here. Poor Hal.